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Moy

A Chinese man who runs a laundry in New York.

minor

Also known as Mr. Moy

First appearance: xlv curious shifts of the poor

Moy's tie to George Hurstwood is one of the pressures that moves Sister Carrie—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With George Hurstwood (professional): Moy is a business partner of Hurstwood at the saloon, who later betrays him during the embezzlement scandal. With George Hurstwood (professional): Moy is a business partner of…

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MHMinnie HansonLOLolaJHJessica Hurstw…MWMrs. WheelerGHGeorge Hurstwo…MOMoy

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Chicago and New York society
  • Carrie's early influences
  • Hurstwood's family and decline

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Carrie’s internal debate reaches its emotional and psychological peak as she wavers between the security of he…

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